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Tickmill
⭐ 4.5 · London, UK / Limassol
Tickmill is a UK broker founded in 2014, focused on low spreads and tight commissions for the algorithmic / scalping crowd. FCA + CySEC + FSA + Labuan regulation.
$7/lotSpread 0p1:500
Broker Comparison
Tickmill vs VT Markets
Side-by-side comparison of Tickmill and VT Markets on every dimension professional traders care about — from fees and leverage to regulators, scalping rules, and EA support. Updated May 2026.
Reviewed & ranked byTradingEdge IC License — Investment Consultant (Thai SEC) Strategic Partner of Top-Tier Brokers
VT Markets
⭐ 4.3 · Sydney, Australia
VT Markets is an ASIC-regulated Australian broker focused on multi-asset trading: Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks. Known for fast execution and friendly Thai-language support.
$9/lotSpread 0p1:500
Verdict
Tickmill wins 5/13 categories — the better all-round choice.
Tickmill: 5 · VT Markets: 1 · tied: 7
| Field | Tickmill | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Rebate per lot | $7 / lot | $9 / lot |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Execution speed | 36 ms | 60 ms |
| Max leverage | 1:500 | 1:500 |
| Min deposit | $100 | $100 |
| User rating | 4.5 / 5 (2,410) | 4.3 / 5 (1,240) |
| Trust score | 8.82 / 10 | 8.10 / 10 |
| Execution type | ECN / NDD | STP / ECN |
| Liquidity providers | 14+ | 12+ |
| Regulators | FCA (UK) #717270 · CySEC (CY) #278/15 · FSCA (ZA) #49464 | ASIC (AU) · FSCA (ZA) · FSC (Mauritius) |
| Platforms | MT4 · MT5 · cTrader · Tickmill Trader · TradingView | MT4 · MT5 · WebTrader · VT Markets App |
| Payout frequency | รายวัน | รายวัน |
| Withdrawal time | 1 วันทำการ | 24 ชม. |
| Swap-free / Islamic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scalping allowed | ✓ | ✓ |
| EA / algo allowed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Negative balance protection | ✓ | ✓ |
Strengths of Tickmill
- $30 No Deposit Bonus — risk-free start
- Pro account spread 0.0 + $4/lot commission
- FCA + CySEC + FSA + Labuan regulation
- Daily withdrawals
- Bonus has volume requirements
- Limited Thai-language support
Strengths of VT Markets
- ASIC regulated
- Sub-40ms execution
- 600+ instruments
- Strong Thai-language support
- Newer brand than IC Markets
- Spread wider on the standard account